Telangana’s El Niño contingency plan for uninterrupted water supply in rural areas
Telangana Rural Development Rural Water Supply Minister issues directions to complete borewell recharge structures, avoid damages to water pipelines during road works and hold awareness programmes on short-duration crops
In Telangana, state officials have implemented an El Niño contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted water supply in rural areas. Rural Development and Rural Water Supply Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka directed officials to prepare habitation-wise summer action plans and identify alternative water sources. She emphasized completing borewell recharge structures and taking up check dams to prevent water shortages.
At least 100 emergency pumps must be ready to maintain supply if reservoir levels drop to dead storage. Non-functional pumps should be repaired immediately. The Minister also stressed the need for regular monitoring of drinking water pipelines to avoid damage during road repairs and construction works. District collectors are responsible for holding departments accountable for any pipeline damage and ensuring timely repairs.
Funds for overhead tank maintenance and pipeline repairs will be utilized effectively, with special development fund allocations used as permitted under rules. The Minister pointed out that reservoirs, except Singur, have sufficient water to meet drinking water needs. A special meeting on October 23 will review measures to ensure uninterrupted supply to districts dependent on the Singur reservoir.
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